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NCAA: Letran’s Manalili, Baliling commit to play for the Knights, Diamante ‘unlikely to stay’
NCAA: Letran’s Manalili, Baliling commit to play for the Knights, Diamante ‘unlikely to stay’
Rom Anzures,
ABS-CBN News,
Published Apr 27, 2024 05:27 PM PHT
Letran Squires’ Jonathan Manalili. Photo by Rom Anzures, ABS-CBN News.
Letran Squires’ Jonathan Manalili. Photo by Rom Anzures, ABS-CBN News.MANILA — Colegio de San Juan de Letran’s busy offseason is in full swing.
MANILA — Colegio de San Juan de Letran’s busy offseason is in full swing.
This, after the Knights received the commitment of Squires stars Jonathan Manalili and Jovel Baliling, sources confirmed to ABS-CBN News.
This, after the Knights received the commitment of Squires stars Jonathan Manalili and Jovel Baliling, sources confirmed to ABS-CBN News.
The 6-foot-1 guard was hailed as the NCAA Season 99 juniors basketball tournament MVP after he led the Muralla-based squad’s second straight high school title last March, putting up 22.0 points, 7.7 assists, 5.0 rebounds, and 3.7 steals in the three-game series.
The 6-foot-1 guard was hailed as the NCAA Season 99 juniors basketball tournament MVP after he led the Muralla-based squad’s second straight high school title last March, putting up 22.0 points, 7.7 assists, 5.0 rebounds, and 3.7 steals in the three-game series.
The Cebuano native, who normed 16.1 markers, 6.9 dimes, 4.2 boards, and 2.5 steals in 13 games for Letran in Season 99, previously said in a previous interview that having head coach Allen Ricardo on board will play a factor in him staying in Letran.
The Cebuano native, who normed 16.1 markers, 6.9 dimes, 4.2 boards, and 2.5 steals in 13 games for Letran in Season 99, previously said in a previous interview that having head coach Allen Ricardo on board will play a factor in him staying in Letran.
“Oo siyempre. Gusto ko umakyat ng Letran [seniors]. Si Coach Allen pa ‘rin, at sana kunin ako,” he shared, speaking about the Knights’ interim mentor who is expected to be officially named as CSJL’s head coach.
“Oo siyempre. Gusto ko umakyat ng Letran [seniors]. Si Coach Allen pa ‘rin, at sana kunin ako,” he shared, speaking about the Knights’ interim mentor who is expected to be officially named as CSJL’s head coach.
Letran Knights’ interim head coach Allen Ricardo. Photo by Rom Anzures, ABS-CBN News.
Letran Knights’ interim head coach Allen Ricardo. Photo by Rom Anzures, ABS-CBN News.“Gusto ko habang nagba-basketball ako, siya yung coach ko kasi siya lang yung nakakaintindi siguro sa’kin,” added ‘Titing.’
“Gusto ko habang nagba-basketball ako, siya yung coach ko kasi siya lang yung nakakaintindi siguro sa’kin,” added ‘Titing.’
“Kung nasa ibang school ako, siguro hindi ganto yung mapapakita ko. Ang daming nagbubulong sa’kin na iba iba yung ugali ng mga coaches, may nananakit, kaya thankful ako kay coach Allen.”
“Kung nasa ibang school ako, siguro hindi ganto yung mapapakita ko. Ang daming nagbubulong sa’kin na iba iba yung ugali ng mga coaches, may nananakit, kaya thankful ako kay coach Allen.”
On the other hand, Baliling served as the Squires’ sniper during their championship run.
On the other hand, Baliling served as the Squires’ sniper during their championship run.
He converted a team-high 19 three-pointers for Letran in 13 games, and he also averaged 9.5 points, 4.1 rebounds, 2.3 assists, and 2.1 steals.
He converted a team-high 19 three-pointers for Letran in 13 games, and he also averaged 9.5 points, 4.1 rebounds, 2.3 assists, and 2.1 steals.
On the other hand, their fellow Squire George Diamante is “unlikely to stay” in Intramuros with Letran.
On the other hand, their fellow Squire George Diamante is “unlikely to stay” in Intramuros with Letran.
Letran’s George Diamante. Photo by Rom Anzures, ABS-CBN News.Sources say that top schools from the UAAP are interested in the services of the Season 99 Mythical and All-Defense Team member, who tallied 12.8 markers, 10.4 boards, 4.2 dimes, and 0.9 each of steals and blocks in 13 appearances.
Letran’s George Diamante. Photo by Rom Anzures, ABS-CBN News.Sources say that top schools from the UAAP are interested in the services of the Season 99 Mythical and All-Defense Team member, who tallied 12.8 markers, 10.4 boards, 4.2 dimes, and 0.9 each of steals and blocks in 13 appearances.Despite this, there is no bad blood between Diamante and Letran’s camp.
Despite this, there is no bad blood between Diamante and Letran’s camp.
“We understand his decision,” said the CSJL official who requested anonymity. “We know that he is only looking out for his family and his future,” they added.
“We understand his decision,” said the CSJL official who requested anonymity. “We know that he is only looking out for his family and his future,” they added.
Fortunately for the rebuilding Knights, they will have the services of Jun Roque, Mark Omega, Ryle Rosillo, and other more key players starting in Season 101.
Fortunately for the rebuilding Knights, they will have the services of Jun Roque, Mark Omega, Ryle Rosillo, and other more key players starting in Season 101.
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